Word: civility
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...Finally, the great mass of citizens, who do not under ordinary conditions think much about the prevention of war, have had its terrible results brought home to them in a way that has not happened since the days of our own Civil War. Moreover, they regarded that struggle, even while it was going on, as a catastrophe which could never be repeated. But now they have seen a contest, based upon conflicting national interests that might at some future time apply to this hemisphere; and they have stood themselves upon the brink of war, although the interests at stake between...
...activities in and concerning the University. The Phi Beta Kappa address by Mr. Rhodes, which commanded such close and pleased attention in Sanders Theatre last June, is preserved in its pages. Mr. Rhodes finds in the steadfastness, humility, and humanity of Lincoln during the dark days of our Civil War an example which may be of value to present European statesmen. The picture which he gives of Lincoln is intimate, kindly yet critical, and suffused with a genial humor. The address should receive a place in the row of classics numbered among previous Phi Beta Kappa orations...
...Lincoln and Some Phases of the Civil War" was the subject of the oration of James Ford Rhodes at the literary exercises of the Harvard Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa in Sanders Theatre yesterday morning. Mr. Rhodes prefaced his specific comments by saying that Lincoln was not as faultless as he seems to some of us, but that one need not hesitate to point out his short-comings, knowing that his virtues will swing the balance far in his favor...
...right hand column bears the following dedication, which explains the use of the scholar and soldier symbols: "This bridge was built in memory of Nicholas Longworth Anderson, graduate of Harvard College in the class of 1858; Adjutant-Colonel, Brevet-Brigadier and Major-General of volunteers in the Civil War. To a father by a son." Above this tablet, on the north side is the eagle, the soldier's habit, shield, helmet and banner all welded in bronze forms. On the opposite side of the column is a similar symbol composed of bronze forms. On the opposite side of the column...
...close of the exercises, luncheon will be served in Memorial Hall for all veterans of the Civil War who remain and for the Senior members of the Memorial Society...